Rural Health Heroes “Spotlight” Flipbook

Rural Health Heroes2022 ``SPOTLIGHT`` Flipbook This digital flipbook recognizes the winners and nominees of the first annual Washington Rural "Health Heroes" Awards. It is designed to celebrate different first responders, medical or clinic staff, or folks in other public health-related fields who are nominated by colleagues and professionals around the state each year.

The Power of Rural

The Power of RuralA Celebration of National Rural Health Day in Washington State This book was developed for the Rural Health program at Department of Health and features artwork and recipes submitted by children in rural communities across Washington. It also contains information and resources for people in these communities.

Face Covering Spectrum poster

Mask Covering Spectrum and Guidance posterWearing masks or cloth face coverings is still the best way to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This infographic provides basic information about the relative merits of different types of face coverings and masks, and a scale of exposure risk for different masking situations. It was used as a flyer, poster, and was posted by ...

Toxic Algae Blooms Information Sign

Toxic Algae Bloom Information Sign``When in doubt, Stay out!`` This sign is one of three signs ("Info" / "Danger" / "Warning") that were printed and posted at or around or nearby lakes across Washington state to inform the public about dangers of Harmful Algae Blooms that happen at each lake. The Info sign is the default sign. The warning sign ...

Long-Term Care Booster Postcard

Long-Term Care Booster PostcardCustomized postcard to promote vaccinations in long-term care facilities Postcard developed by the Infectious Disease team at Department of Health, and co-sponsored by Vaccinate WA, in order to assist staff and residents at long-term care facilities in Washington in promoting and accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

Washington Falls Prevention Action Plan

Finding Our Balance   Washington State Action Plan for Older Adult Falls Prevention. Action plan for the State of Washington developed by the Injury and Violence Prevention Program of the Department of Health, and intended to decrease numbers of falls among older adults in Washington. Winner of the "2019 Notable Documents Award" bestowed by the Legislative Research Librarians of the National Conference ...

Early Hearing Tests For Children guide

Hearing Tests for Children What to expect before, during, and after your child's hearing test. Developed for the Early Hearing Diagnosis and Detection Intervention Program (EHDDI), booklet containing resources and information for families, parents, and caregivers of children who may be hearing impaired or are in the process of testing and diagnosis for hearing impairment, meant to help parents navigate ...